20 Style Tips On How To Wear Denim On Denim

A few months ago, I mentioned a style tip on Gurl about trying the denim on denim trend (AKA the Canadian tuxedo). A few people who were obviously against this idea commented expressing their disinterest. I get it – denim on denim is a whole lot of look, and it’s not for everyone.

But it’s also something that seems to be making a comeback. In August, two major magazines (Glamour and Marie Claire) featured celebrities wearing all denim outfits on their covers. There’s a lot of backlash against this trend – people say it’s tacky, ridiculous, and very ’90s. While styling denim on denim can definitely be tricky, it can be done. And when it’s done right, it looks fresh, unexpected and cool.

So why not try something new? If you’re going to attempt this, tread carefully. A general rule of thumb? Mix two different washes/colors of denim. Here are 20 style tips on how to wear denim on denim the right way.

1. Follow these three basic rules when putting together an outfit like this, and you should be okay: